Monte Carlo simulation and measurements of clinical photon beams using LiF:Mg,Cu,P+PTFE

C. Azorín-Vega, T. Rivera-Montalvo, J. Azorín-Nieto, L. Villaseñor-Navarro, P. Luján-Castilla, H. Vega-Carrillo

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Abstract

Thermoluminescent response of LiF:Mg,Cu,P+PTFE under clinical photon irradiation was obtained. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were irradiated for determining entrance surface dose (ESD) in a solid water phantom when using standard clinical adult treatment protocols. A Monte Carlo simulation of photon interaction with matter was performed and absorbed dose determined. ESD calculated by MCNPX code was greater than those determined by direct measurements in phantom. The results obtained open the possibility for using this material as a TLDs in medical accelerators.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)954-956
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Radiation and Isotopes
Volume68
Issue number4-5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

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